Helmet Scolds Could Unwittingly Undermine Bike Safety in Seattle
If the city's helmet law kills bike-share -- again -- public safety will suffer.
September 5, 2017
America’s Sorriest Bus Stop: New Haven vs. Englewood
You think the northeast, with its older urban development patterns, is full of safe, comfortable places to wait for the bus? Think again.
August 31, 2017
Transportation Safety Establishment Finally Starting to Understand Bicycling
Making bicycling safe entails more than delivering lectures about helmets. National safety groups are starting to get that.
August 31, 2017
America’s Sorriest Bus Stop: Prince George’s County vs. Tampa
Bus stops on state roads in Maryland and Florida vie for your vote as first round action continues.
August 30, 2017
Why Are Carmakers Allowed to Sell Products That Go Faster Than 100 MPH?
It's never safe to drive 115 mph on public roadways. Why do we allow companies to sell millions of cars that can reach those speeds or higher?
August 30, 2017
America’s Sorriest Bus Stop: Indianapolis vs. Munhall, Pennsylvania
Which is sorrier - an Indianapolis bus stop next to a highway or bus stop outside Pittsburgh between a guardrail and train tracks?
August 29, 2017
After Near-Death Experiences, Maryland’s Purple Line Light Rail Breaks Ground
The decades-long saga of the Maryland Purple Line reached a happy milestone yesterday.
August 29, 2017
America’s Sorriest Bus Stop: San Diego vs. Commerce
Today's face-off pits two bus stops in southern California against each other.
August 28, 2017
How Houston’s Sprawl Makes It Harder to Cope With Storms Like Harvey
While any city would be overwhelmed by so much rain in so little time, land use in the Houston region has made a difficult situation worse.
August 28, 2017
America’s Sorriest Bus Stop: San Juan vs. Chapel Hill
Today's match pairs up two scary bus stops along dangerous, high-speed roads.
August 25, 2017